Rail labor groups seek federal oversight on temporary waivers

(Source: Freight Waves, April 13, 2020)

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — The Transportation Trades Department (TTD) of the AFL-CIO is asking Administrator Ron Batory of the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) to ensure that the freight railroads are using furloughed workers first before seeking a waiver to be exempt from safety-related regulations.

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Tuesday, April 14, 2020